Global Variables can be defined in a single place and reused across checks check here for API usage.
The Global Variables form is accessible from the administrator menu at the top right of the screen.
- Description (optional): A description can be useful to explain the purpose of the variable for future reference.
- Key: The name of the variable. You will use this to access your variable within a check.
- Value: The value that will replace the variable when the check is run.
Using Global Variables
Global Variables can be used like any other variables in a Real Browser Check. They can be accessed via the env namespace. For example, if you have a Global Variable with key rigor_url, you can access it within a check with {{env.rigor_url}}.
If you need a reminder of what Global Variables are available while creating or editing an Real Browser Check, hints are available by clicking the i icon at the top right of the check. You can view all available built-in variables and Global Variables. Experienced users might find the keyboard shortcut useful: [SHIFT] + [i]. Please note that this help panel does not show request variables or custom variables that have been defined in the check.